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Italian Rice Ball Recipe With Ground Beef

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Description

If you are looking for a delicious appetizer or snack that is easy to make and packed with flavor, then you should try making Italian rice balls with ground beef. These crispy, golden brown balls are a popular dish in Italy and are also known as arancini. They are made with cooked rice, ground beef, cheese, and spices, then coated in bread crumbs and fried until crispy.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Plate lined with paper towels

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, ground beef, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, tomato sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil.
  2. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands.
  4. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used.
  5. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the rice balls to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon.
  7. Remove the rice balls from the oil using the slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  8. Repeat until all of the rice balls have been fried.
  9. Serve the rice balls hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can also add other ingredients to the mixture, such as chopped mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives, to give the rice balls extra flavor.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of Italian rice balls with ground beef contains approximately:
  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Sodium: 290mg

Recipe Tips

To make the rice balls easier to handle, wet your hands with water before rolling the mixture into balls. You can also refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before rolling it into balls to help it hold its shape better. Serve the rice balls with a side of marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.

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